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06-19-2008, 07:13 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Dillsburg, PA
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Is my unique 72 welcome here?
Posted this over in the welcome area, but wanted to make a post in the area I'll be hangin out in most of the time...
Not sure if I have an appropriate vehicle, but it is a 1972 Chevy, take a look... It's a daily driver when I want it to be. I drive it as much as I can. I'll be taking it to the GM show in Carlisle, PA tomorrow. I've been a ford guy up until I got this beast, and now I've been cheating on the Fords, I have 4 Fords in the garage, more often with this Chevy...shhhhhhhhhhh don't tell ok? Details on the truck: 1972 Chevy P10 Step-Van Inline 6 250 but 292 ready to be rebuilt and tweaked sitting on the floor, 350 won't fit easily :-( AirRide on all 4 corners Recent rear upgrade to 3.42 Ring and Pinion for better highway driving with my 3 speed on the tree, but a 700R4 is also on the garage floor waiting to be freshened up and installed. I also put an Auburn Posi in the rear while I had it opened. I'm still in the "what should I do" stages so any thoughts and ideas are welcome. Mooney Dillsburg, PA 1972 Chevy P10 Step-Van |
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06-19-2008, 07:18 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Moore, Oklahoma
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Re: Is my unique 72 welcome here?
sweet ---- i would install a checkerboard floor and tie down rings, some flip down workstations, generator, add some tool storage and have the most *****en' motocross bike hauler in town
maybe a small theatre system, and a fold down bunk to chill on when i'm between motos at the races i could have a lot of fun with a project like that !
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06-19-2008, 07:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Kelso,Wa
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Re: Is my unique 72 welcome here?
Welcome to the board. I LOVE IT! You will find the most knowledgeable people here.If you ever have a question just ask away & you will usually get answers rather quick. Mike
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06-19-2008, 07:19 PM
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Never Ending Projects
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: San Diego, CA
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Re: Is my unique 72 welcome here?
Oh hell yea! That is sweet! Sounds like you got the drivetrain and suspension figured out. Get some *****in' paint done and drive it until the wheels fall off!
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06-19-2008, 07:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: tulsa OK
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Re: Is my unique 72 welcome here?
id pimp that......
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06-19-2008, 07:52 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: laura, ohio
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Re: Is my unique 72 welcome here?
love it...love the white on whitewalls..the red rims make it stand out..its hot...all u need is a round shagin' bed in the back
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06-19-2008, 08:04 PM
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Tasty Cakes!
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Gilbert, AZ
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Re: Is my unique 72 welcome here?
Very sweet... yes of course it's welcome here! I like the idea of the bike hauler, too. Or maybe the most ridiculous sound system ever! NO, NO! I've got it!!! Stripper pole, a few lights, sound system, wet bar and a comfy couch in the back!!!!!
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06-19-2008, 08:17 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: Is my unique 72 welcome here?
i like the stripper pole idea.
Welcome to the board, and yes, your rig is welcome here. I generally shy away from wide whites, and red steelies... but I can't shy away from your little bread truck, that thing is SWEET! |
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06-19-2008, 08:22 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024
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Re: Is my unique 72 welcome here?
 From South Florida. Sweet Ride
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06-19-2008, 08:27 PM
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sharp as a marble
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: atlantic beach,florida
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Re: Is my unique 72 welcome here?
Dude,
Some Ceech and Chong memoribilia. Some funky smelling insense, a head band, some fake long hair ( cause I bet most of us on this board are way past that ) a tie dyed shirt, some bell bottom pants. a couch from a garage sale SWEETNESS |
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06-19-2008, 08:36 PM
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Active Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area.
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Re: Is my unique 72 welcome here?
I like it. And welcome....
I'm one of the conservative old timers here. I like the stock outward look but not opposed to slapping some power where it's needed and making it nice to drive around. Looks like you have a good start on it already. If it were mine, I would start fixing up the inside so it's nice and comfy. Nothing outrageous. An A/C comes to mind, a loungers and a small table and a cooler, rig it up for sleeping in it, etc. Lots of options there. Good luck. |
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06-19-2008, 08:38 PM
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just can't cover up my redneck
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Location: Columbus OH
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Re: Is my unique 72 welcome here?
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Cool truck and really cool shot of it. Last edited by LONGHAIR; 06-19-2008 at 09:17 PM. |
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06-19-2008, 08:41 PM
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Active Member
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Re: Is my unique 72 welcome here?
Oh, and forgot to mention,,,, F##d is a dirty word on this site to some guys. No offense, though. I think at some point we've all longed for a Mustang, a vintage T-bird or a souped up Crown Vic Maurader. I've always owned Chevys but I have a F##d Ranger that I was forced to buy...
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06-19-2008, 08:41 PM
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Nothing to see here.....
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Shawnee, KS
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Re: Is my unique 72 welcome here?
me likey!! alot!
and your more than welcomed. this is by far the best truck forum on the net!
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06-19-2008, 08:52 PM
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Big Block
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Durham, N.C.
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Re: Is my unique 72 welcome here?
That thing is bad to the bone! I love it. How about a mid engine Big Block tubbed wheel stander.
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06-19-2008, 08:54 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Dillsburg, PA
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Re: Is my unique 72 welcome here?
WOW! 14 replys in an hour, you folks are serious in here.
Thanks for all the welcomes and positive, so far, comments on the Step-Van  I'm not much for the motocross stuff, but I did buy this neat little scooter called the "Maddass" looks like an oversized mountain bike with a 49cc engine that's now tweaked up to 90cc http://www.recyclescooters.com/siteb...eb-461x254.jpg which I plan to haul to shows and events in the Step van. A generator is in the works for powering tons of computer and audio equipment and A/C. A hugh sight & sound system is a given. I'm also into the Tiki/Beach scene so there will be a Tiki/Hula theme on the interior. I wonder if I can fit a hammock in it. In any case the interior will be comfy for the events and sleeping overnight I may keep the white paint and red wheels, but I'm considering sodablasting the white paint of and going with a brushed aluminum exterior and black wheels with black tribal flame graphics. I've seen a van with a pole...neat but the wife won't use it LOL. And don't worry too much about the F**D thing, I have to consolidate and looks like some or all of them may be on the auction block. The Chevy is here to stay for a while. |
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06-19-2008, 08:58 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: laura, ohio
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Re: Is my unique 72 welcome here?
that scooter is bad ass..i want one but i dont think it can handle 275lbs lol
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06-19-2008, 09:07 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Studio City, Calif.
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Re: Is my unique 72 welcome here?
Welcome from out West.Nice truck! I'll take two loaves whole wheat.
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06-19-2008, 09:08 PM
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Re: Is my unique 72 welcome here?
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Welcome to be board. Nice little sleeper when you get the 292 in it. Before you consider soda blasting you may want to read this thread.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=soda+blasting LockDoc
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06-19-2008, 09:11 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Central PA
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Re: Is my unique 72 welcome here?
nice truck..
welcome from lebanon, pa... I can't make the show this weekend but a few of us will be at the truck show in Aug. I was just in Dillsburg two weeks ago...
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06-19-2008, 09:17 PM
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Re: Is my unique 72 welcome here?
Now that's sweet, Mooney. Nice, and man did you come to the right place. This site is loaded with more info than you could possibly choke down in a lifetime.
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06-19-2008, 09:27 PM
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06-19-2008, 09:43 PM
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RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~
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Re: Is my unique 72 welcome here?
Your van is to cool! Welcome to the board from NC.
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06-19-2008, 10:12 PM
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Re: Is my unique 72 welcome here?
Welcome to the board.
why don't you put a freezer in it, a horn that plays "pop goes the weasle", and drive it around the neighborhood selling ice cream? That would probably buy enough gas to be able to drive it every day.
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06-19-2008, 10:22 PM
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Re: Is my unique 72 welcome here?
Me likey...likey.
I want one now. Add it to the list I guess. Go to the photoshop area of this site...those guys can hook it up with some paint options for ya....I would like to see the roof and very lower part of the truck be a diff color....like two tone it somehow. Anyways...WELCOME. And you will not find any better info or people than on this site. I have learned years worth of info in a day it feels like sometimes. lol Good Luck
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